Orioles first baseman Steve Pearce, right, receives congratulations from right fielder Nick Markakis after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Camden Yards.

Orioles first baseman Steve Pearce, right, receives congratulations from right fielder Nick Markakis after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Camden Yards. (Joy R. Absalon, USA Today Sports)

Orioles first baseman Steve Pearce, left, receives congratulations from right fielder Nick Markakis after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Camden Yards.

Orioles first baseman Steve Pearce, left, receives congratulations from right fielder Nick Markakis after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Camden Yards. (Mitchell Layton, Getty Images)